The Latest Breaking News from Extinction

Some cells are still alive within the dung, and could be used to boost genetic diversity in certain species

The End-Permian mass extinction killed an estimated 80% of life on Earth, but new research suggests that plants might have done okay.

In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species

Findings may help predict impact of future tsunamis and asteroid impacts, scientists say

Mediterranean monk seals, which previously faced extinction, are making a comeback

NASA’s science programs budget could be slashed by 50 percent in fiscal year 2026, people familiar with the Trump administration’s budget request warn

US biotechnology company Colossal Laboratories and Biosciences has a radical proposal: it wants to resurrect the woolly mammoth from extinction. In a preprint paper published on March 4, scientists at Colossal report making a significant step towards this objective. They genetically modified the DNA of mice to give them mammoth-like…

US company Colossal Biosciences has announced the creation of a “woolly mouse” — a laboratory mouse with a series of genetic modifications that lead to a woolly coat. The company claims this is the first step toward “de-extincting” the woolly mammoth.

Biotech company Colossal Biosciences have edited the genes of seven mice in their plan to ‘revive’ extinct animals

The Wilderness Society launches legal action in hope of helping animals on brink of extinction

As I wander around Cambridge University Botanic Garden, a tree called the Wollemi pine often catches my eye. It’s one of our rarest trees, and a distinctive looking pine, with broad needles and bark that reminds you of coco pops.